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These general databases are good places to start your research, to do some some “presearch” to learn more about your topic, and to help you develop your list of search terms.
- ProQuest Central This link opens in a new windowFull-text database of academic journals, newspapers, and dissertations covering a wide range of subjects.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowScholarly full-text journals and peer-reviewed journals covering a wide range of subjects. 1975 to present.
- Google Scholar searches multiple sources of scholarly literature
- See the "Connect with Google Scholar off-campus" and "Where is the full text in Google Scholar?" boxes on the next page to help you find articles that Elon has access to in our databases
- Statista This link opens in a new windowStatistics, studies and reports from over 18,000 sources. Includes data from businesses, government departments, market research concerns or associations and more.
Study abroad resources online
- Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations* Select the "Springer via Carolina Consortium" link in the Sources column to get to the most current articles
- Taylor & Francis journalsA collection of journals on a broad array of subjects including education and many articles on study abroad
- Open Doors | Institute of International EducationA comprehensive information resource on international students and scholars studying or teaching at higher education institutions in the United States, and U.S. students studying abroad for academic credit at their home colleges or universities.
- Chronicle of Higher EducationThe Chronicle of Higher Education is a news site for university faculty and staff. Search at the top right for "Study Abroad."
Disciplinary resources
- Communication Studies journalsCommunication journals from Taylor & Francis